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Elgin, Joliet, and Eastern Railway Collection, 1895-1988, 2015
The Elgin, Joliet and Eastern Railway Collection contains materials relating to the history and operation of the Elgin, Joliet and Eastern Railway. The collection contains printed materials, photographs, correspondence, publications, and management records.
EJ&E J-Milepost Photographs Collection, 1946-1976
The EJ&E J-Milepost Photograph collection contains photographs taken for their monthly publication, The J-Milepost. The collection also contains a series of aerial photographs taken in Illinois and Indiana of the Elgin, Joliet and Eastern rail line.
Joliet Steel Companies Collection, 1910-1926, 1942, 1971, 1986, 2006
Joliet is known as the City of Steel and Stone, a slogan dating back to the 19th century. Rich deposits of limestone led to a thriving quarrying industry, and in the years that followed the Civil War, a huge iron and steel producing industry emerged in the city. The Joliet Steel Companies Collection contains correspondence, company publications, invoices, registration records, and photographs pertaining to the history of various steel and wire manufacturing companies in Joliet.
Illinois and Michigan Canal Library Holdings
Collection of books and publications relating to the Illinois and Michigan Canal and surrounding area.
Industry and Railroads Library Holdings
Collection of books and publications relating to the railroads and manufacturing industries of Joliet and the surrounding area.
Phoenix Horseshoe Collection, 1857, 1895-1971
The Phoenix Horseshoe Collection contains correspondence, agreements, blueprints, catalogs, publications, and photographs pertaining to the operation of the Phoenix Horse Shoe Co. The company, based out of New York and Chicago, operated a manufacturing plant in Joliet beginning in 1893.
Elgin, Joliet, and Eastern Railway Collection, 1895-1988, 2015
The Elgin, Joliet and Eastern Railway Collection contains materials relating to the history and operation of the Elgin, Joliet and Eastern Railway. The collection contains printed materials, photographs, correspondence, publications, and management records.
EJ&E J-Milepost Photographs Collection, 1946-1976
The EJ&E J-Milepost Photograph collection contains photographs taken for their monthly publication, The J-Milepost. The collection also contains a series of aerial photographs taken in Illinois and Indiana of the Elgin, Joliet and Eastern rail line.
Joliet Steel Companies Collection, 1910-1926, 1942, 1971, 1986, 2006
Joliet is known as the City of Steel and Stone, a slogan dating back to the 19th century. Rich deposits of limestone led to a thriving quarrying industry, and in the years that followed the Civil War, a huge iron and steel producing industry emerged in the city. The Joliet Steel Companies Collection contains correspondence, company publications, invoices, registration records, and photographs pertaining to the history of various steel and wire manufacturing companies in Joliet.
Illinois and Michigan Canal Library Holdings
Collection of books and publications relating to the Illinois and Michigan Canal and surrounding area.
Industry and Railroads Library Holdings
Collection of books and publications relating to the railroads and manufacturing industries of Joliet and the surrounding area.
Phoenix Horseshoe Collection, 1857, 1895-1971
The Phoenix Horseshoe Collection contains correspondence, agreements, blueprints, catalogs, publications, and photographs pertaining to the operation of the Phoenix Horse Shoe Co. The company, based out of New York and Chicago, operated a manufacturing plant in Joliet beginning in 1893.
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